All Obituaries

GILES, Paul George of Woodstock, died suddenly January 24, 2021 in his 65th year. Beloved husband of Susan (nee Groves) and loved father of Christopher, Kristen (Wes) and Tyler (Stephanie). Grandfather of Mercedes, Ashton, Peyton Chambers, and Wyatt Giles. Survived by his mother Doris Britton (Giles) and sisters Sheila Cole (Chris), Lisa Pierce (Andrew), and Teresa Watson (Don). Predeceased by his father Frank Giles and stepfather Cliff Britton. Paul was a man of great faith. He was a proud...

EDE, Wilbur “Wimpy” Clayton – Passed away peacefully at Caressant Care Nursing Home, Woodstock on Tuesday January 19th 2021.  Wilbur “Wimpy” Ede of Woodstock in his 89th year.   Wilbur is survived by his sisters-in-law Janet and Barbara Ede, and by his nieces, nephews and their families.  Predeceased by his brothers Ted (Marie), Preston, Harold (Donna), Don and Garth Ede.  Wilbur was employed at the...

SMITH, Margaret Florence Elizabeth – Passed away peacefully at The Maples Home for Seniors, Tavistock on Monday January 18th 2021.  Margaret F. E. Smith (nee Pike) formerly of Woodstock in her 93rd year.   Beloved wife of R. LeVerne Smith for over 71 years.  Loving mother to Liz (Bob Horton) Neumann and Stephen Smith.  Cherished grandmother of Celina Bowman-Smith.  Margaret was predeceased by her brothers Mervyn...

ARCHER, Karen Rosala  “Sista K” (née Burdock) in her 74th year January 21st, 1947 - January 17th, 2021 With peace in her heart, and her usual dignity and grace,  Karen left us after a courageous battle, on Sunday night past.  We are broken hearted, yet eternally grateful to God for our beautiful wife, mother, daughter, sister, auntie and friend to so many, many people.  What a gift she was to each and every one of us.  Karen was...

RUNNALLS, Lillian Grace It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lillian Grace Runnalls of Woodstock, Ontario in her 92nd year. Dearly loved wife of Bruce Noel Runnalls. She will be sadly missed by her children, Judy, Vicki (Darryl), Jeff (Cindy), Peter (Kim) and Brenda (Dan). Cherished grandmother of April and Joanna, Jacob, Abby (Justin), Curtis (Mariah), Derek, Keara and Malcolm and great grandmother of Carter and Emerson. Loved sister of Beth Lehrbass and Keith Lovell....

ARCHER-(Howes) Olive Isabel, At Woodstock Hospital on January 15th 2021 It is with sadness the family of Isabel Archer announces her passing on January 15, 2021 at Woodstock Hospital.  A former resident of Caressant Care Retirement Home and previously of Brant St. in Woodstock for over 50 years, she is predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Frederick Richard Archer (1997) Proud mother of Lynn Johnson (Lawrence) Vulcan Alberta, Marie Weigel Salford, Elaine Gauld (Oliver) Tillsonburg,...

Duivesteyn, Kryn "Brian" - Surrounded by his loving family on January 15, 2021 at the age of 88, Kryn Duivesteyn, also known as Brian, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour.  Beloved husband to Anna (Ans) for over 62 years.  Cherished father of Cindy & Brent Farquhar, Anita & Jim Bartley, Harold & Ruby Duivesteyn, and Caroline Duivesteyn.  Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Brendan (Alice) Farquhar, Andrew (Alexandra)...

Maruschak – At home in her Waterloo residence on January 12, 2021, Carol Anne Maruschak passed away in her 60th year from a heart attack. Dear daughter of Rose and Jerry Maruschak of Oxford Gardens Woodstock. Loved by her sister Linda McCallum and brother-in-law Dave McCallum. Aunt to niece Christine Gallant (Jim) and nephew Andrew McCallum (Ashley). Cremation has occurred and a private family graveside service will be held at a later date at Oxford Memorial Park...

EDYTHE IRENE WOOSNAM 1920-2021   It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful death of Edythe Woosnam at Wildwood Care Centre in St. Marys on Monday, January 11th, 2021. She will be sorely missed by her son Bob (predeceased by her son Walter), grandchildren Cheryl and Susan, great-grandchildren Nicole, Sydney, and Molly, and great- great grandchild Emily.  Edythe was born in August 1920 following the Great War and the flu pandemic of 1918/19, was shaped and tempered...